Breathing problems during sleep may affect mental development in infants and young children

Daytime Dozing Linked To Increased Stroke Risk In Elderly

Aging Causes The sleep disorders that increase with age are sleep apnea and periodic limb movements in sleep (PLMS). Periodic limb movement disorder is also called nocturnal myoclonus. The sleep disorders that increase with age are sleep apnea and periodic limb movements in sleep (PLMS). Periodic limb movement disorder is also called nocturnal myoclonus. Sleep apnea is the interruption of breathing during sleep. It is commonly caused by obstruction (blockage) of the airway. Read More...

Sleeep Apnea Sleep apnea (AP-ne-ah) is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound. Read More...